The Norwood 4th of July Committee has announced that they have received notice this week from the Secretary of State’s Office that their application for incorporation within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been approved and accepted by the Department of Taxation and Corporations.
The July 4th Committee, realizing the enormity and variety of the activities planned for this day, feel that their incorporation will add to the complete success of the committee and celebration and is a step toward the perpetuation of this annual celebration.
The Committee which is made up of many of Norwood’s organizations and citizens has been hard at work for many months planning the biggest July 4th celebration ever held in Norwood.
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973
The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.
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